§ 6401. Definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) The term “agency” has the meaning given the term in section 552(f) of title 5 .
• (2) The term “core data elements” means data elements relating to financial management, administration, or management that—
  • (A) are not program-specific in nature or program-specific outcome measures, as defined in section 1115(h) of this title ; and
  • (B) are required by agencies for all or the vast majority of recipients of Federal awards for purposes of reporting.
• (3) The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
• (4) The term “Executive department” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 5 .
• (5) The term “Federal award”—
  • (A) means the transfer of anything of value for a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, including financial assistance and Government facilities, services, and property;
  • (B) includes a grant, a subgrant, a cooperative agreement, or any other transaction; and
  • (C) does not include a transaction or agreement—
    • (i) that provides for conventional public information services or procurement of property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Government; or
    • (ii) that provides only—
      • (I) direct Government cash assistance to an individual;
      • (II) a subsidy;
      • (III) a loan;
      • (IV) a loan guarantee; or
      • (V) insurance.
• (6) The term “Secretary” means the head of the standard-setting agency.
• (7) The term “standard-setting agency” means the Executive department designated under section 6402(a)(1).
• (8) The term “State” means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.